Tuesday's Tales

Tuesday, March 12, 2014
Today’s prompt is End. . .

Gathering his keys off the dresser, Ethan turned and made his way downstairs. He knew he had to get away, and do it fast. Even if it was only for a couple of hours. He had to avoid Max. She’d want to come along. Or try and talk him out of going. He smiled to himself at the thought of his fiercely independent wife trying to take control of this situation.
Walking into the kitchen to grab a bottle of water he ran smack dab right into her.
“Going somewhere?” She asked, eyeing the wad of keys in his hand.
“Um, yes actually I am. I thought I’d run and pick up that swing you’ve been wanting for the patio.”
“Liar. Ethan I know that you’re headed over to talk with your brother. You’re not going to let him do a thing without going over and playing the big brother to him.”
“No I’m not. What Greg does is his business.” Damn slip of the tongue.
“Uh huh. So I am right. You are headed over to Greg’s.”
“Well, I thought I might stop by and see him on my way back from getting the swing. Just let him know we’re thinking of him.”
“Okay, but just how did you expect to get the swing in your Corvette?”
Ethan knew there was no getting out of this one. Max was a bull dog when she wrapped herself around something. He might as well just fess up and tell her the truth. But why not play her for a few minutes more?
“Um, I was going to take your SUV.”
“Wrong answer, Ethan.”
“Okay, okay. I was going to Greg’s.”
“Leave it alone Ethan. Their marriage is over. The end. Got it?”

He wrapped his arms around her waist. “Got it.”

17 comments:

  1. Great scene! I suppose I need to spend more time at the library. ;)

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  2. What a delicious scene -- subtle but sexy. I think I'm going to like Ethan. And Max. I hope you'll be continuing this story in future posts. Great scene!

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  3. Welcome.
    This is an interesting scene with great tension building until the end which is perfect.

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  4. What a marvelous moment...a tryst in the library can be great fun. ;) Love the interaction between them...can't wait to see more.

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  5. yummy, i love the descriptions. i think she better just go with it...:) great TT

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  6. Ooooh that last line.... you've got my attention. Welcome to the group Jamie. I hope you continue with this story next week.

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  7. nice writing you do a great job of showing and not telling

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  8. Welcome to TT. loved the scene ...

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  9. Welcome to the group!
    Great scene. I loved the interaction between Max and Ethan. I want to know more about them and get into their story.
    Trisha Faye

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  10. wow. What a great post. This is great. I love the last line in particular. I also like the way you pulled us in to her nervousness.

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  11. Great lead in, now I wonder what is going to happen in the library.

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  12. Loving this week's PALE word. I can see this happening at the store- arguing about the color and what would go best.

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  13. I can so see that argument breaking out in the store! Well done.

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  14. Nice touch on the scene. I love the argument, it's perfectly natural...sounds like my husband and myself a few years back when we were picking out flooring for the bathroom. lol.

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  15. Great scene and love the arguing between them over the flooring color

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  16. That discussion re colours sounds familiar ... LOL ... nice TT

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  17. Choosing floors can be such a pain, reminds me when my wife and I were doing it. Good scene.

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